Spaghettiless Spaghetti

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Ingredients

  • 1 large spaghetti squash
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 16 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 lb extra lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 12 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cover squash with water and boil in a very large pot.
  2. Cook, uncovered for 30-60 minutes, until easily pierced with a fork.
  3. Drain, cut in half, and set aside until cool.
  4. Coat a 2 quart saucepan with nonstick spray.
  5. Brown beef and onions over medium heat.
  6. Add the garlic and saute 1 minute.
  7. Add the tomato sauce, oregano, and pepper.
  8. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  9. Remove the seeds from the squash.
  10. Using a fork, separate the pulp into spaghetti-like strands.
  11. Reheat briefly in a large frying pan.
  12. Top with the sauce and sprinkled with the cheese and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

448 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22.6g 45% DV
Total Fat 15.9g 20% DV
Carbs 63.4g 23% DV
Fiber 18.5g 66% DV
Sugar 4.6g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 546.5mg 24% DV
Potassium 995.5mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 22.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47.8mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 2.8mg 3% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 732.5mg 56% DV
Iron 14.7mg 82% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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